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Similarities and Differences between Flu and Covid-19

Published November 28, 2022 | Board of Health Nurse

Both Influenza (the flu) and Covid-19 are respiratory viruses that are highly contagious, and it is often difficult to tell them apart. This page from the CDC compares what we currently know about each virus, … More →

Health Department Holding In Office Flu Clinic Hours.

Published November 21, 2022 | Health Department

The Sudbury Health Department, located at 275 Old Lancaster Rd., will be holding in-office Flu Vaccination Clinics. The available Flu Vaccine is for ages 9 years and older. We no longer have Senior Vaccine. Seniors … More →

COVID Vaccination Clinic November 30, 2022 Goodnow Library 4:30 – 8:30

Published November 10, 2022 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 12/1/2022

Please click on article for more information More →

The Great Meadows Collaborative Holds COVID Vaccination Clinic

Published October 31, 2022 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 11/3/2022

Great Meadows holds COVID Vax Clinic on Nov. 2, 2022 3:00-6:00 PM at 141 Keyes Rd Concord More →

Sudbury Flu Clinic at Goodnow Library Thursday November 3rd, 2022

Published October 25, 2022 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 11/9/2022

There is no Senior 65+ High Dose Vaccine available. Please click here to see details about Flu Clinic.

Sudbury Health Accepts Needles/Sharps From Sudbury Residents Only

Published August 18, 2022 | Health Department

The Sudbury Health Department accepts needles & sharps from Sudbury Residents only. We do not accept sharps from businesses. No over the counter or prescription drugs. Bring your ID for proof of residency. All needles … More →

Covid-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance updated

Published August 15, 2022 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 9/30/2022

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has updated the Covid-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance following the CDC recommendations.

Monkeypox Information

Published July 26, 2022 | Board of Health Nurse | Automatically Archived on 9/30/2022

Keep up to date on Monkeypox informationhttps://www.mass.gov/monkeypox See if you are eligible for vaccination and where you can get one close to you (JRI Health has an ongoing clinic right in Framingham) https://www.mass.gov/info-details/monkeypox-vaccination

Distribution of At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Residents

Published July 8, 2022 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 10/23/2022

Governor Baker released 2,000,000 At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for distribution to Massachusetts Residents. Please use QR Code to left of this article for important information about the extended expiration dates of the kits. More →

Weston COVID Clinic for Children 5+ Thursday June 16, 2022

Published June 15, 2022 | Health Department | Automatically Archived on 6/17/2022

Weston is offering Pfizer COVID Vaccine to children ages 5 and older. Click on article. More →

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The Board of Health Nurse, Patty Moran, MSN, RN provides a variety of community health services for the Town of Sudbury.

In the Fall, the BOH Nurse provides flu clinics for town residents and town employees. Home visits for flu vaccine are also available for those frail elders who cannot get to the clinic. Working with the town social workers, the BOH Nurse also makes occasional home visits to check on frail residents, providing assessments and education.

The BOH Nurse also works with the school nurses and the Mass Department of Public Health to track communicable diseases in Sudbury and protect the public health. Educational seminars and programs on a wide variety of health and wellness topics are offered at the senior center and other locations to help prevent disease and promote public health. For more information please see the Senior Center, http://sudbury.ma.us/services/SeniorCenter.

Finally, the BOH Nurse is also involved in disaster preparedness as a member of the Sudbury Medical Reserve Corps and Citizens Emergency Response Team.